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Cornelis den Held

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Name
  
Cornelis Held

Died
  
September 12, 1962

Role
  
Olympic athlete

Cornelis Johannes den Held (born July 19, 1883 in Rotterdam– died September 12, 1962 in Rotterdam) was a Dutch athlete, who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. He was born and died in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland.

In the 200 metres, Den Held took fourth place in his first round heat and did not advance to the semifinals. He also competed in the 400 metres, placing second in his two-man preliminary heat to not advance in that event either.

References

Cornelis den Held Wikipedia